They’re a familiar pest, but no restaurant should tolerate flies. Ecolab provides comprehensive expertise, guidance and targeted solutions for fly prevention and fly elimination—specifically targeted for both large (“house”) flies and small (“fruit”) flies.

Commercial Fly Elimination
Uncommon expertise for a common pest.

Ecolab Tipsheet: Know the Difference Between Large & Small Flies
If you think, “a fly is a fly,” you might be putting your restaurant at risk. There are two distinct types of flies—each requires a unique approach to fly prevention and fly elimination.
Fly Videos
Can Fruit Flies Transfer Pathogens?
Can Fruit Flies Transfer Pathogens?
First-of-its-kind Ecolab research shows that small (“fruit”) flies can transfer dangerous pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella—just like their large fly counterparts—directly contributing to foodborne illness.
Why You Don't Want a Fly as a Friend
Why You Don't Want a Fly as a Friend
Ecolab Pest Elimination expert, Dr. John Barcay, shows typical large fly behaviors in a way you have never seen before. Learn how large flies can jeopardize food safety and how Ecolab’s multifaceted, science-based program proactively addresses large fly activity at your business to help protect your food, your guests’ experience, and your brand reputation.
Small Changes That Make a Big Impact

Meet the Small Fly: 7 Simple Tips for Proactive Prevention
Get to know the unique biology and risks of small (“fruit”) flies, and learn how simple changes can significantly reduce small fly issues.

Meet the Large Fly: 8 Ways to Keep Flies Out
Learn why large (“house”) flies are one of the dirtiest pests around—and get quick-win strategies for preventing large fly issues.
Our Offerings
Commercial Large Fly Elimination
Commercial Large Fly Elimination
Explore Ecolab insights, resources and solutions for large fly prevention and large fly elimination.
Commercial Small Fly Elimination
Commercial Small Fly Elimination
Explore Ecolab insights, resources and solutions for small fly prevention and small fly elimination.
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Ecolab Pest Elimination serves the Hospitality, Foodservice, Food & Beverage, Food Retail, and Healthcare industries, as well as Government, Educational and other Commercial facilities.
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